{"id":3537,"date":"2026-03-28T14:32:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T14:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/?p=3537"},"modified":"2026-03-28T14:33:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T14:33:05","slug":"mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Mistakes People Make with Reseller Hosting in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-dominant-color=\"605c64\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #605c64;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3552 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tela-hosting-blog-banner-35-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Common Mistakes People Make with Reseller Hosting in South Africa\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" 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0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#Common_Mistakes_People_Make_with_Reseller_Hosting\" >Common Mistakes People Make with Reseller Hosting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#Choosing_the_Cheapest_Hosting_Provider_Only\" >Choosing the Cheapest Hosting Provider Only<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#Competing_Only_on_Price\" >Competing Only on Price<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#Ignoring_Customer_Support\" >Ignoring Customer Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#Not_Marketing_Consistently\" >Not Marketing Consistently<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#Overcomplicating_Hosting_Packages\" >Overcomplicating Hosting Packages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#Not_Setting_Clear_Processes\" >Not Setting Clear Processes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#Ignoring_Backups\" >Ignoring Backups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#Trying_to_Do_Everything_Alone\" >Trying to Do Everything Alone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#Expecting_Fast_Money\" >Expecting Fast Money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#Not_Treating_It_Like_a_Real_Business\" >Not Treating It Like a Real Business<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#1_Choosing_the_Cheapest_Hosting_Provider_Only\" >1. Choosing the Cheapest Hosting Provider Only<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#2_Competing_Only_on_Price\" >2. Competing Only on Price<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#3_Ignoring_Customer_Support\" >3. Ignoring Customer Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#4_Not_Marketing_Consistently\" >4. Not Marketing Consistently<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#5_Overcomplicating_Hosting_Packages\" >5. Overcomplicating Hosting Packages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#6_Not_Setting_Clear_Processes\" >6. Not Setting Clear Processes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#7_Ignoring_Backups\" >7. Ignoring Backups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#8_Trying_to_Do_Everything_Alone\" >8. Trying to Do Everything Alone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#9_Expecting_Fast_Money\" >9. Expecting Fast Money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#10_Not_Treating_It_Like_a_Real_Business\" >10. Not Treating It Like a Real Business<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/mistakes-people-make-with-reseller-hosting\/#Why_Avoiding_These_Mistakes_Matters\" >Why Avoiding These Mistakes Matters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Starting a reseller <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/make-money-with-reseller-hosting-in-sa\/\">hosting business<\/a> in South Africa is quite easy, as most will say \u2014 low startup costs, regular income, and limited to no tech knowledge required. The exciting part is the opportunity it provides for one to build a functional and lucrative business of their own.<\/p>\n<p>But the truth is, many beginners make avoidable mistakes that slow down their growth or even push them to quit too early. However, the good news is that once you know what these mistakes are, you can avoid them and build your hosting business the right way from the start. Below are the most common mistakes people make:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_People_Make_with_Reseller_Hosting\"><\/span>Common Mistakes People Make with Reseller Hosting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_Cheapest_Hosting_Provider_Only\"><\/span>Choosing the Cheapest Hosting Provider Only<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Competing_Only_on_Price\"><\/span>Competing Only on Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ignoring_Customer_Support\"><\/span>Ignoring Customer Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_Marketing_Consistently\"><\/span>Not Marketing Consistently<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overcomplicating_Hosting_Packages\"><\/span>Overcomplicating Hosting Packages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_Setting_Clear_Processes\"><\/span>Not Setting Clear Processes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ignoring_Backups\"><\/span>Ignoring Backups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trying_to_Do_Everything_Alone\"><\/span>Trying to Do Everything Alone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expecting_Fast_Money\"><\/span>Expecting Fast Money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_Treating_It_Like_a_Real_Business\"><\/span>Not Treating It Like a Real Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Choosing_the_Cheapest_Hosting_Provider_Only\"><\/span>1. Choosing the Cheapest Hosting Provider Only<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s tempting to go for the cheapest <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/reseller-hosting-providers-in-south-africa\/\">reseller hosting<\/a> plan available \u2014 especially when you\u2019re just starting.<\/p>\n<p>But cheap doesn\u2019t always mean reliable. A lot can go wrong, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Slow <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/how-to-design-a-website-that-converts-visitors-into-customers\/\">website<\/a> performance<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Frequent downtime<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Poor customer support<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Poor security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This can lead to your clients being frustrated and leaving your hosting business eventually.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Better approach: Choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/reseller-hosting-providers-in-south-africa\/\">provider<\/a> based on performance, uptime, and support, not just price. Your business reputation depends on it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Competing_Only_on_Price\"><\/span>2. Competing Only on Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many beginners try to win clients by being the cheapest option in the market. While this might get you a few clients, it\u2019s not sustainable.<\/p>\n<p>The problem this brings is :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Low profit margins<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Difficult and unsatisfied clients (cheap clients often demand more, even as they pay less)<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Hard to grow your business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Best approach: Compete on value, service quality, and support, not just price.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Ignoring_Customer_Support\"><\/span>3. Ignoring Customer Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some resellers, especially the ones just starting, underestimate how important support is. &#8220;Clients won\u2019t really need help&#8221; is what you will assume.\u00a0 Clients will need help with emails, websites, domains, or small issues. This is what happens if you ignore support:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Clients lose trust<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Negative reviews<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">High client cancellation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0What to do: Be responsive, helpful, and professional. Even simple communication can make a big difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Not_Marketing_Consistently\"><\/span>4. Not Marketing Consistently<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A common mistake is setting up everything\u2026 and then waiting for clients to appear. You build your website, create packages, set up everything nicely\u2026Then you wait, and wait, but nothing happens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reality check<\/strong>, people won\u2019t find you unless you take yourself out there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>No visibility = no clients<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>No clients = no income<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stay consistent with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Uploading posts about your reseller hosting business on <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/how-to-integrate-social-media-with-your-website\/\">Social media<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Seeking referrals from the few clients you have, both those you assisted and those you did not, and even those that are not your clients, but know and understand your business. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Networking among several IT personnel<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Content marketing through publishing articles related to your business or tech in general on a blog page that you can create, primarily for this purpose.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even small, regular efforts bring results over time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Overcomplicating_Hosting_Packages\"><\/span>5. Overcomplicating Hosting Packages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some beginners create too many plans with too many technical details, while others may\u00a0try to look \u201cprofessional\u201d by adding too many details<\/p>\n<p>Either way, this confuses potential clients, and the problem is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Clients don\u2019t understand what to choose, and it causes..<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Decision fatigue, which leads to&#8230;<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Lower conversions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is best to keep it simple with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>2\u20133 clear packages<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Easy-to-understand features<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Focus on benefits, not technical terms<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Not_Setting_Clear_Processes\"><\/span>6. Not Setting Clear Processes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Without structure, things can quickly become messy as you grow. You might, at the beginning, be thinking it\u2019s just 2\u20135 clients, so you don\u2019t need to worry much about organization. Suddenly, you start encountering issues like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Losing client details<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Forgetting renewals<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Unorganized support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What to do is create simple systems that:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Track clients in a spreadsheet or an automation tool<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Use clear onboarding steps, and store the client&#8217;s data<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Organize support communication<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Structure saves time and reduces stress. Emphasize creating a proper structure today.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Ignoring_Backups\"><\/span>7. Ignoring Backups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is one mistake you don\u2019t want to learn the hard way. A lot can happen when you don&#8217;t have backup, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Website crashes<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Data loss, resulting in..<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Unhappy clients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The best approach is always to ensure backups are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Enabled<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Regular and<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Easy to restore<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Backups = peace of mind.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Trying_to_Do_Everything_Alone\"><\/span>8. Trying to Do Everything Alone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many beginners try to handle everything without guidance. While independence is good, it can slow you down. Don&#8217;t feel like \u201cI should figure this out myself.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn from:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Tutorials<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Hosting provider support<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Experienced resellers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Hosting Communities<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to figure everything out on your own.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Expecting_Fast_Money\"><\/span>9. Expecting Fast Money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Reseller hosting is not a \u201cget-rich-quick\u201d scheme or model of business. Some people give up too early because they expect fast results, but the truth is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">It takes time to build clients<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Growth is gradual<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Consistency is key<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>It is best to stay patient, keep improving, and focus on long-term growth.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Not_Treating_It_Like_a_Real_Business\"><\/span>10. Not Treating It Like a Real Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some people approach reseller hosting casually, without professionalism, and it results in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Poor <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/why-a-domain-name-matters-for-branding-and-business-growth-in-south-africa\/\">branding<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Inconsistent service<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Limited growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What to do is treat your hosting business seriously by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Building a professional website<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Communicating quickly and clearly to your clients and,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\"><strong>Deliver reliable service<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This mindset shift makes a big difference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Simple Reality Check<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most of these mistakes are not about technical skills \u2014 they\u2019re about approach and consistency, and the good news, as I mentioned earlier, is they\u2019re all fixable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Avoiding_These_Mistakes_Matters\"><\/span>Why Avoiding These Mistakes Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clients don&#8217;t care if you are just starting; all they want is value for what they are paying for. As a matter of fact, since you are just starting, you need to avoid all these mistakes and implement efficient measures to attract and retain clients. When you avoid these common mistakes;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">You build trust faster<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">You retain clients longer<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">You grow more consistently<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">You increase your recurring income, and<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet-arrow\">Overall, your business becomes stable and sustainable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/blog\/what-is-reseller-hosting-in-south-africa\/\">Reseller hosting in South Africa<\/a> offers real opportunities, but success depends on how you approach it.<\/p>\n<p>By avoiding common mistakes like poor provider choice, inconsistent marketing, and weak customer support, you set yourself up for long-term success.<\/p>\n<p>Start simple, stay consistent, and keep learning; that\u2019s how successful reseller hosting businesses are built.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning what not to do is just as important as learning what to do.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.za\/reseller-hosting\/\">Reseller Hosting Plans<\/a> today and Start Creating your Reseller Hosting business if you don&#8217;t have one.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14.4px;\">\u00a0Don&#8217;t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/my.telahosting.com\/submitticket.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us<\/a> if you need help<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting a reseller hosting business in South Africa is quite easy, as most will say \u2014 low startup costs, regular income, and limited to no tech knowledge required. The exciting part is the opportunity it provides for one to build a functional and lucrative business of their own. 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